Pet edibles
By Clive Larkman
For many of us, one of the best things in life is the opportunity to eat food from all over the world. Stimulating the taste buds also helps us enjoy life and push through good and bad times.… Continue reading
Read More
Author: Clive Larkman
Introducing Distylium – The best plant you’ve NEVER heard of … until now!
Fleming’s Nurseries, Australia’s leading grower of ornamental, fruit and native Australian trees and plants is delighted to introduce ‘Distylium,’ an exciting new all-rounder shrub to the Australian market.
To quote legendary plantsman and breeder Dr Michael Dirr, “These are the best plants that you have never heard of.”… Continue reading
Read More
Ball expands ahead of schedule
A major expansion of Ball Australia’s Skye (VIC) site has been brought forward by five years in response to growth and demand above expectations. The new facility will be the most advanced technological and largest greenhouse operation of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.… Continue reading
Read MoreCollaboration, the key for NGIWA going forward
By Matthew Lunn – EO Nursery & Garden Industry Western Australia (NGIWA)
With the new financial year well under way, NGIWA is looking forward to another twelve months of increased member benefits as well as continuing to grow its collaboration with other greenlife industry bodies in Western Australia.… Continue reading
Read MoreA workforce plan for the future
By Ian Atkinson – CEO, Nursery & Garden Industry Queensland (NGIQ)
NGIQ is an active member of the Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA)* whose purpose and mission is to build a sustainable agricultural workforce for all of Queensland. RJSA also identifies workforce needs and works to find solutions to help deliver a secure future for Queensland agricultural industries.… Continue reading
Read MoreA new President and a new trade day facility
By Anita Campbell – CEO Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT (NGINA)
Mr David Jakobs, CEO of Oasis Horticulture, has been appointed as the new President of NGINA. David has served on the NGINA Board since November 2016 and as Vice President since 2018.… Continue reading
Read MoreIdentifying and managing difficult clients – part 2
By John Corban
We discussed managing difficult customers in a design business last month, so this month we look at identifying clients that don’t suit your business and how to manage those that are difficult in a maintenance business.
If you were to describe the type of clients you would like more of, what would be their profile?… Continue reading
Read More
Doing our bit for the environment
You may have noticed that over the past year we have included articles that cover environmental issues and sustainability from plastic recycling to landfills. If you haven’t read any of Bruce Thompson’s articles this year on recycling waste, I suggest you do.… Continue reading
Read MoreThe greener the street, the greater the asset
By Michael Casey
In most cases, when the term green infrastructure is used in a planning and design context, by default most of us think about green roofs, walls and facades but what about the many other applications that can be used to ensure built environments are designed with the inclusion of plant life. … Continue reading
Read More
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
By Dale Arvidsson
Brisbane’s enviable subtropical climate allows gardeners and landscapers the opportunity to successfully grow an extremely wide variety of flora that originates from tropical, subtropical, and even temperate climates around the globe.
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha is Queensland’s premier subtropical botanic gardens and features a variety of spectacular living collections.… Continue reading
Read More